U.S. International Trade Commission Announces Remand Proceedings on Chinese Freight Rail Coupler Investigation
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On December 10, 2025, the U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission) released a notice about remand proceedings for its investigations of certain freight rail couplers and parts from China. This notice follows a court order from the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT).
Background of the Investigation
In July 2023, the Commission decided that a U.S. industry was hurt because freight rail couplers and their parts from China were being sold in the U.S. for less than fair value. These items were also being subsidized by the Chinese government. This decision was made in Investigation Nos. 701-TA-682 and 731-TA-1592. The decision was challenged in court by Strato, Inc. and Wabtec Corporation.
The CIT ordered the Commission to reconsider or further explain its choice not to exclude Amsted from the domestic industry. This order is in Wabtec v. United States, Court No. 22-00157, Slip Opinion 25-134.
Who Can Take Part in the Remand
Only people and groups who were already active in the first investigation—and who are also part of the court appeal—can join these remand proceedings. These parties do not need to file again unless they are adding new people for access to business proprietary information (BPI). The Secretary will keep lists of all participants and those allowed to see BPI.
Rules for Written Submissions
The Commission is not reopening the record and will not accept new factual information. Parties can file comments about how the Commission should respond to the court’s remand instructions. All comments must use only the information already in the Commission’s record.
Comments cannot include new facts or arguments not related to the court’s remanded issue. The deadline to file comments is January 2, 2026. Comments must not be longer than ten double-spaced, single-sided pages. These rules apply to attachments and exhibits as well.
All written submissions must follow the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. This includes part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subpart A (19 CFR part 207). Submissions with BPI must also meet the rules in sections 201.6, 207.3, and 207.7.
All filings must be sent electronically using the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. No paper filings or paper copies will be accepted until further notice. The Commission’s Handbook on E-Filing provides more guidance and is available online.
Further written submissions will not be accepted unless there is good reason or unless a Commissioner or Commission staff asks for them specifically.
Serving Documents
According to sections 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the Commission’s rules, every document filed must be served on all other parties in the investigation, as shown on the public or BPI service list. Each document must include a certificate of service. The Secretary will not accept any document that is missing this certificate.
Contact Information
For questions, parties can contact Lawrence Jones at (202) 205-3358 (Office of Investigations) or Michael Haldenstein at (202) 205-3041 (Office of General Counsel). Further information is available at https://www.usitc.gov and at https://edis.usitc.gov.
Issued by order of the Commission on December 5, 2025.
Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission.
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